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The Best of the Worst: Why Top 10 Lists Are Flawed but Irresistible
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Why do we love Top 10 lists so much, even when we know they’re flawed? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of "Best Of" and "Top Ten" rankings, exploring why these lists are both irresistible and problematic. From the human need for validation to the biases that shape these rankings, we’ll unpack the psychology behind our obsession with ranking everything from albums to movies. Plus, we’ll take a look at some classic rock favorites and discuss why they deserve—or don’t deserve—their spots on these lists. Whether you love or hate them, you won’t want to miss this critical look at list culture.
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Chapters
1. What's happening Pugilists? (00:00:00)
2. Why so judgmental? (00:02:28)
3. Phil Loves Ethel Merman (00:09:48)
4. The inherent flaws in lists (00:11:46)
5. OMG they made their own top 10 list! (00:19:21)
6. Top 5 answers to I hate to love you! (00:26:53)
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